N/A
Completed N=100
Heated Humidification System Breathing Circuit for Maintenance of Body Temperature in Pediatric Patients
Temperature Change, Body
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03896867 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
100
Serious AEs
37.0%
Results posted
Mar 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Rectal Temperature — 36.7; 37.2 degrees celsius
Summary
Our goal is to evaluate the efficacy of the Westmed system vs the Bair Hugger Blanket.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Rectal Temperature |
36.7; 37.2 | — |
| SECONDARY Need for Hyperthermic or Hypothermic Rescue |
11; 22 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Pediatric patients undergoing elective, scheduled dental procedures at Masonic Children's hospital requiring general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation, anticipated to last 1-6 hours or longer
Exclusion Criteria
- Parent refusal of consent
- Patient refusal of assent (if applicable)
- Additional procedures (combined procedures) that involve other specialties besides dentists and other parts of the patient's body other than the oral cavity.
- History of diseases associated with temperature dysregulation (active hyperthyroidism, dysautonomia, osteogenesis imperfecta, history of malignant hyperthermia)
- Patients that will not be intubated for the procedure
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03896867). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.